F101--Air Quality Testing at the St Petersburg VARO

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for comprehensive air quality testing services at the St. Petersburg VA Regional Office in Bay Pines, Florida. The contract requires quarterly indoor air quality testing at 25% of 50 designated facility locations, ensuring complete annual coverage, along with four outdoor air quality tests spaced at least three months apart. Contractors must utilize an AIHA-accredited laboratory for sample collection and analysis, and provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations. The evaluation criteria will weight technical capability and past performance equally with price, with quotes due by March 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Successful bidders must comply with OSHA regulations and provide an OSHA-designated "competent person" to perform on-site work during normal business hours of 8 AM - 4 PM.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. The base performance period will run from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with potential contract extension options for four additional one-year periods through March 31, 2030. Work will be conducted at the St. Petersburg VA Regional Office located in Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Contractors must coordinate site access with the VA program coordinator at least seven days in advance and adhere to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (No. 2015-4571), which establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for workers in the specified Florida counties. The contract falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services category and specifically targets Environmental Systems Protection and Air Quality Support services.